# Mark Barlet

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Podcast: [Living OUT Loud Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694)
Published: 2026-07-22T07:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if the biggest movements in the world don't start with a grand plan, but with a single act of refusing to leave someone behind? In this powerful episode of Living OUT Loud , Michele sits down with Mark Barlet, USAF Service-Disabled Veteran, LGBTQ+ leader, and founder of The AbleGamers Charity, who is one of the pioneers of the global accessibility movement. What began as a mission to help a friend keep playing video games became a decades-long journey of challenging industries, changing lives, and proving that inclusion isn't charity, it's innovation. Mark shares how he built a movement from the ground up, the lessons he's learned from 32 years of marriage, what it means to lead authentically as a queer man, and why waiting for permission is one of the biggest mistakes we make. This conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, heart, and a powerful reminder that belonging isn't something we ask for, it's something we help create. If you've ever wondered whether one person can make a difference, this episode is your answer. Because as Mark says, "Never wait for permission to change the world. It will never come."

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